Nag waved to and fro, and then Rikki-tikki heard him drinking from the biggest water-jar that was used to fill the bath. “That is good,” said the snake. “Now, when Karait was killed, the big man had a stick. He may have that stick still, but when he comes in to bathe in the morning he will not have a stick. I shall wait here till he comes. Nagaina—do you hear me?—I shall wait here in the cool till daytime.” A. The man will be embarrassed to be caught naked.

B. It will be morning, when Nag is able to see better.

C. The man will not have a weapon handy.

D. Nag is able to move easier in the water.